Introduction to Hand-building with Clay

Tuesday, May 14 | 5:00− 6:30 PM (Building Day)

Thursday May 6 | 5:00-6:30 PM (Glazing Day)
For Adults and Teens age 13+

Join ceramicist Noelle Edwards in this two-day beginner-friendly workshop exploring the design and production of expressive pottery. You’ll learn a bit about ceramic techniques and stiles from history and contemporary art for inspiration and using earthenware clay to create a fun and functional ceramic project to take home the following week.

In this two part workshop, day 1 you will use the coil method to build an even, symmetrical vessel, then embellish it as you see fit with texture, feet/legs, handles, low or high relief sculpture, or carving. Finished work can be left at GAC to be glazed the following week; you will be notified by email when it’s ready for you to pick up.

Day 2, return to GAC to glaze your ceramic piece in the color and pattern of your design. Participants must be available both dates to complete their pottery.

POLICIES

  • Please pre-register through this page. Supplies can require up to 5 business days to purchase and prepare before this class begins.

  • No refunds of registration fees.

  • Missed classes will not be refunded.

  • In the rare event of cancellation due to unavoidable circumstances, a reasonable effort will be made to schedule a make-up class session on an alternate date, or your fee can be applied to a different class.

  • Group communications is handled via email. Please check your inbox for announcements before class.

  • For liability reasons, please do not register a student who is a minor unless you are their parent or legal guardian.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Noelle Edwards is a Galveston ISD art instructor, professional artist, and teaching artist of 12 years. Before teaching art she worked as an artist all around Texas through Texas Parks & Wildlife and Maceo Studios out of Austin, Tx. Noelle enjoys working in a variety of mediums. In addition to teaching middle school art, Noelle owns a shop, The Local Stone, where she makes and sells jewelry.

Pricing

Regular tuition: $45
GAC Members: $36

All materials and supplies for this class are included.

DISCOUNTS
GAC Members enjoy 20% off of tuition. You must sign in with the email associated with your membership account to receive the discount. Full-time students, teachers/professors, and parents who homeschool can join at the Student/Educator level for just $30/year.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEENS
Teachers, counsellors, etc. may nominate a student (age 13 -18) with whom they are professionally acquainted for a scholarship if they can attest to the the student’s interest in the subject and financial need. The student’s parent/legal guardian will be notified and given further instructions. You may not nominate your own child, dependent, or other close relation.